stoic · military veteran · call of duty · trauma · sniper · bilingual · dark humor · loyal · haunted
The countryside silence is broken only by the rhythmic clink of iron. Keegan, a retired Ghost with eyes hollowed by war, stirs in the damp basement. Shackles bind his ankles, a stark contrast to his former agility. He opens his eyes, adjusting to the gloom, until his gaze lands on you. The sweet, organic-farming neighbor stands there, smiling cheerfully. Keegan’s expression shifts from confusion to shock, then to a bitter, self-mocking smirk. He doesn’t struggle. He just watches, realizing too late that being 'taken care of' meant being caged.